Opening theme song from Jin Yong’s adaptation Heaven Sword Dragon Saber aired in 2003. A CTS/BTV-4 production starred Alex Su. Alyssa Chia, and Gao Yuan Yuan. One of the better remake of Heaven Sword Dragon Saber over the years and it took upon the perspective of the Mongolian’s side. However, it is still very faithful to original story line of the novel. This China’s version of the opening theme is performed by Jin Xue Feng.

Filmko announced October 15th, 2010 as the official release date for the US$ 11 million adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes’ Spanish literary classic, Don Quixote (唐吉可德). Produced by the Chinese Academy of Science, it’s filmed in 3D with consultants from Germany.

Directed by Ah Gan, the 17th century Spanish novel is adapted into Tang Dynasty era starred Liu Ye and Karena Lam. The main plot is about an ancient Chinese warrior, Zhang Jian, telling the story of his survival. Don Quixote is China’s first movie filmed entirely in 3D. Ah Gan claimed the movie used the same technology by James Cameron’s blockbuster Avatar. Continue reading “Don Quixote Screening Date Announced”

Opening theme song of GuangXi TV’s The Tearful Sword performed by Wang Zheng Zheng. It is one of the most faithful to the story line adaptation of Gu Long’s Heroes Shed No Tears. Directed by Ge Li and starring Taiwan’s veteran actor Vincent Jiao and Hong Kong’s beauty Ada Choi. This 35 episodes serials began airing in 2007.

Ending theme of TVB’s A Step Into the Past aired in 2001 by Louis Koo. He played as the main character, Hong Siu Lung, who went through time travel machine into the Warring States Era of China. However, he arrived at the destination three years earlier than it was planned. Therefore, he couldn’t go back to the future. In an effort to go back to 21st century, he tried to keep the history goes as it was supposed to be.

The Legend is Born – Ip Man Blu-ray will be available on August 26, 2010. It’s the prequel of Ip Man’s saga which based on the early life of Wing Chun Master Yip Man. Directed by Herman Yau and starred Dennis To as Yip Man. Other casts are Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung, Fan Siu Wong and Bernice Liu Continue reading “The Legend is Born – Ip Man Blu-ray Release Date”

Opening theme song of Shaw Brothers’ classic Heroes Shed No Tears released in 1980 performed by Jenny Tseng. She was the wife of Alexander Fu Sheng the main actor who played as Gao JianFei. Heroes Shed No Tears is an adaptation of Gu Long’s novel.

Candy Lo sang opening theme of TVB’s Lady Fan starring Jessica Hsuan which aired in 2004. Jessica Hsuan played the main character who underwent numerous trial and tribulations in order to win the love of her beloved one, his family, and loyalty to both opposing kingdoms.